Creative Mindfulness: 20+ Strategies for Wellness & Recovery

Dr. Jamie Marich wrote a book called Creative Mindfulness: 20+ Strategies for Wellness and Recovery as a way to help people achieve an overall sense of peace and mental health.

Based on mounting evidence of the power of mindfulness, Dr. Marich explains that this can bring about a balanced lifestyle that many of us are striving to achieve.

Some use mindful tactics for spiritual purposes, but others use it for everyday living to curb the chaos in their lives.

Even if you aren’t the type to enjoy meditation, you’ll love the different ways Dr. Marich shows you how you can use this technique in your life.

Some are creative endeavors and some are practical applications.

What you’ll be doing is retraining your brain to focus and shut out everything that’s distracting so that you’re not being pulled in a million different directions.

If you’re the type of person who tends to feel plagued by stress, this book will assist you in managing that aspect of your life.

Dr. Marich herself is a clinical counselor and she has worked with many individuals using this mindful strategy.

Some use it to deal with normal, everyday stress (such as their career or relationships) while others use it to manage more painful situations like trauma or addiction.

If you’re someone who is just getting started with mindfulness, or you want to explore more about achieving success with meditation, this is the perfect book to help you get started.

Many yoga enthusiasts like this book because it helps them (or their yoga students) get more out of each session.

Maybe you’ve been feeling intense emotions like anger, sadness or depression.

This book can help lift you out of that state by giving you more than 20 activities that will work to help you release the emotions and focus on what matters.

The activities vary and are all beneficial in their own way.

You’ll find chapters for mindful activities such as doodling, mindful listening, belly breathing, practicing awareness, energetic massage, mindful eating, mindful dancing, and more.

There are also worksheets included in the book and further recommended reading for those who want to continue expanding their knowledge about mindful living in a creative manner.

The one takeaway from this book is that you don’t have to just sit still in a room and practice focusing on one topic.

While there’s nothing wrong with that type of stillness and mindful meditation, you can also be creative and have fun with your mindful living endeavors.

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11 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Without Meditating

While meditation may be the most effective way to achieve mindfulness, there are other options you can try. Maybe you find it difficult to practice the traditional seated contemplation. Maybe you question its value. You can still find more happiness and peace of mind through a variety of physical and mental practices.

You may find that these activities are beneficial on their own or they may strengthen your ability and interest in meditating.

Whatever path you follow, try these ideas for becoming fully present.

Outer Practices

1. Breathe deep. Engaging with your breath is a practice you can do anywhere. Pay attention to each inhalation and exhalation. You’ll feel stronger and calmer.

2. Do yoga. Yoga connects your mind, body, and breath. As a bonus, down dog and other poses will open up your hips so you can sit more comfortably if you decide to meditate later.

3. Relax your muscles. Progressive relaxation facilitates awareness, as well as sleep. Scan your body from head to foot. Systematically tense and release each muscle.

4. Arrange flowers. Ikebana was originally used to create shrine offerings, but you can use it to connect with nature and express yourself. Take a class or pick up a book at the library to learn about the techniques.

5. Learn martial arts. Karate and other martial arts involve much more than fighting. Regardless of what you’ve seen in the movies, building your character is more important than chopping blocks of wood by hand.

6. Drink tea. Tea ceremonies are another tradition to encourage mindfulness. If you’re doing this at home, try giving your full attention to any food or drink.

7. Play Go. The board game Go looks a little like chess with black and white marbles. Have fun while you’re learning about concepts like causation and interdependence.

Inner Mindfulness Practices

1. Slow down. Moving deliberately promotes mindfulness. Consider the purpose behind your daily activities. Take time to enjoy life instead of rushing from one activity to another.

2. Focus. Give your full attention to one task at a time. Turn off your phone when you’re having dinner with your family. Listen closely to ordinary conversations and falling rain.

3. Let go of judgements. Accept your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without guilt or shame. Love yourself for who you are now. Take pleasure in learning and growing. Forgive yourself and others for disappointments and mistakes.

4. Live in the present. Concentrate on today rather than regretting the past or worrying about the future. Take pleasure in ordinary things like the smell of coffee or the texture of soft cotton sheets.

Making Meditation Easier

1. Keep it brief. You may be reluctant to meditate because you tried to do too much too soon. Sit down for a few minutes at first and increase your time gradually.

2. Walk and stretch. If your knees ache when you sit too long, you can meditate on your feet. Walk around your living room or back yard. Take small steps and notice how your feet make contact with the ground.

3. Manage stress. Does meditation stir up troubling emotions for you? It’s natural to feel uneasy at times during your practice when you’re facing thoughts that you may usually keep under wraps.

Remember that you’re making progress each time you accept the truth and find a way to deal with it.

You don’t have to miss out on the benefits of mindfulness just because you’re uncomfortable sitting for long periods or troubled by disturbing thoughts.

Your morning commute or a formal tea ceremony can also be occasions to connect with the here and now.